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Oh poor thing yes I'd give her some water via syringe if she isn't drinkingI think the problem is she won't wee in the carrier. i'd forgotten about that. i guess that with the GA has given her UTI type symptoms. I've not seen her drink. May syringe feed her a little water?
I hope Treacly has a super smooth dental & recovery tomorrow xx
thanks for all your lovely supportive posts everyone, we really appreciate it
extra big thanks to BB, Loobers2 xx
I think the problem is she won't wee in the carrier. i'd forgotten about that. i guess that with the GA has given her UTI type symptoms. I've not seen her drink. May syringe feed her a little water?
I hope Treacly has a super smooth dental & recovery tomorrow xx
thanks for all your lovely supportive posts everyone, we really appreciate it
extra big thanks to BB, Loobers2 xx
Is there someone on duty still at the vets who you could ask for advice on how to manage this? In my experience rabbits are given lots of fluids when they have a GA and so don't tend to drink for a while afterwards.
Its a difficult one. I don't want to overload her but I don't want her dehydrated but as you say, she prob had fluids there & had a fair bit in her recovery. Well she is lying fairly normally now & not hidden away. Her respiration is ok. I think I might just give her some more recovery 1am ish
update - very happy. Suddenly she is tucking in to a pile of willow & plantain
Glad she's eating forage, I guess her mouth will be a bit sore still. Sorry but the hand under the bum made me laugh, that is real dedication :lol:. Delivered Treacle to vets at 8.30 this morning for her dental, she wee'd in her carrier on the way, it came through the holes onto my lap. I had to walk in reception with wet wee stains on my trousers :shock:
Sending lots of chomping vibes for Boobly xxx